The Award was established by Dupont Korea as part of commemoration of Dupont's 200th anniversary. The award is to recognize scientists with outstanding contributions in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, or biochemistry and life science. Through the award program Dupont intends to raise its image as a science company and contribute to the industrial development in Korea as a long-term business partner.
Dupont entrusted KAST with the screening process for the award to ensure authority and strict fairness. The KAST referees conducted two-stage screening process and finally selected Prof. Hong as the award's first winner in recognition of his outstanding research for developing original technologies related to electronic communication materials and his significant contributions to the formation of venture companies in the field. Prof. Hong will receive a cash prize of 20 million won along with a certificate.
Purpose
Established as part of commemoration of Dupont's 200th anniversary, to raise Dupont's image as a science company and contribute to the industrial development of Korea as a long-term business partner by recognizing and honoring scientists with outstanding research achievements and contribution to Korea industrial development.
Categories
Chemical Science and Engineering
Material Science and Engineering
Biochemical Science and Engineering
Number of Awardees
Number of Awardees 1
Prizes
A cash prize of 20 million won and letter of citation
Eligibility for candidates
Currently working at a university or government research
organization and recommended by the head of the organization.
Applicable Achievements
Research achievements(papers) made within recent two years.